Senior Financial Controller to Parent Bank Accounting & Reporting at SEB, Stockholm
Stockholm
Group Staff functions – Group Chief Financial Officer /
Finance & Reporting /
Hybrid
Are you a Senior Financial Controller with a passion for Banking and Treasury? Do you want to work in a team of high performing specialists where you can make a difference and contribute the development of the accounting and reporting for SEB AB? Join the Parent Bank Accounting & Reporting team as we are now searching for Senior Financial Controller with accountability for internal funds transfer pricing (IFTP) at Group Finance.
Group Finance aims to deliver high-quality reports, decision-making data, and analyses to our many stakeholders. You will have the opportunity to run your own initiatives and be part of the strategic work needed to achieve the Group Finance common goals.
At SEB, we recognize that the world of finance is evolving at an extraordinary speed. That's why we're committed to driving towards a more sustainable future for everyone – people, businesses, and society. Since SEB was founded in 1856, our focus on customers and long-term relationships has been at the heart of our success. We aim to drive positive change by providing capital to help everyone reach their goals and accelerate progress towards a sustainable tomorrow. As a leading financial services group in northern Europe, we'll help you grow and empower you to take on more responsibility to create a real difference. Welcome to SEB.
About the role
As a Senior Financial Controller at SEB, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our finance organization. You will be part of a high performing team, responsible for Accounting, Financial and Regulatory Reporting processes for SEB AB. This role includes:
• Global responsibility for our internal funds transfer pricing (IFTP) process at Group Finance including accounting, development and improvement of the process.
• Monthly, quarterly and annual closing of SEB AB, including analysis of financial statements to ensure adequate presentation of IFTP.
• Independently pursuing ad hoc issues within IFTP accounting, reporting and our processes.
• Coordinate IFTP activities with stakeholders at Group Treasury and our international sites.
• Driving the change and development agenda in close collaboration with Group Treasury, both setting requirements and implementing global initiatives.
To thrive in this role, we believe you have:
• A Master of Science in Business Administration or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience from Accounting and Financial Reporting, preferably from Banking or Treasury.
• Fluency in English. Swedish is not a requirement, but a merit.
• Experience of driving the change agenda, both setting requirements and implementing global initiatives.
• Experience of working in development projects with requirements and with a coordinating role.
You are a team player with outstanding communication skills, and you are confident working with stakeholders at different levels in an organization. To thrive and succeed in this role, we believe you are a self-motivated problem solver with strong collaborative skills and ability to take ownership. You can independently drive initiatives, and you are structured in your way of working and can see the big picture but also work with details.
What we offer
• High level of innovation and opportunities to drive change.
• Numerous opportunities to move internally – horizontally and vertically.
• A caring, supportive, and respectful culture.
Do you want to be part of SEB?
It is our fundamental belief that inclusion and diversity is crucial for our future success. We strive to have an inclusive, value-driven culture where employees feel valued, respected, and involved irrespective of who they are, what they believe or where they come from.
Since we select candidates continuously, feel free to send in your application today via the link in this ad, but no later than 2025-04-04. If you have questions about the position, please contact Irmelie Wikensjö, irmelie.wikensjo@seb.se, but we will not process applications via email.
Please be aware that our final candidates undergo background checks, a process that includes for example identity control, verification of qualifications, credit checks, company engagements and history of crime. In some cases, we also apply random drug checks.
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